Le FIFA international
Le FIFA international
A commitment
without borders
The international dimension of the FIFA is a cornerstone of its mission. While each edition of the festival offers a snapshot of global artistic creation, the FIFA remains active year-round, building bridges and serving as a committed catalyst for meaningful encounters between works of art and audiences. Thanks to its strong international ties, the FIFA not only gives festivalgoers access to some of the world’s finest films, but also enables local productions to travel and be showcased within renowned institutions and cultural events worldwide.
As a key player in the international visibility and circulation of art films and artists’ films, the FIFA stands as a vector of cultural diplomacy. It leverages its unique expertise to foster the development of new projects, partnerships, and fruitful collaborations. The FIFA is a cultural ally — opening doors for creators from around the world while promoting the richness of our own culture across borders.
Films from around the world
At each edition, the FIFA presents a global cinematic panorama, showcasing works from over 40 countries. Our online platform, ARTS.FILM, extends this window onto the world throughout the year, providing ongoing access to the richness and diversity of international artistic creation.
A program open to the world
We work year-round with both established and emerging curators from around the world to create standout carte blanche programs, offering fresh and global perspectives on cinema and the arts more broadly. In recent editions, the FIFA has spotlighted regions such as Morocco, Sub-Saharan Africa, Iran, Lebanon, China, Japan, Israel, South Korea, Italy, Spain, the Arab world, and France.
A program that travels
For over three decades, we have been building strategic partnerships with prestigious cultural institutions such as the Fondation Maeght, the Palazzo Grassi in Venice, Le Fresnoy, and the Centre Culturel Canadien à Paris. Each year, we are welcomed by these institutions to share our expertise in curating art films and to strengthen lasting relationships that help broaden the international reach of works from here.
Le FIFA at the Paris 2024 Cultural Olympiad
A landmark moment in our international outreach and our commitment to bridging cultures and disciplines is taking shape through the participation of the FIFA and the Canadian Cultural Centre in the Cultural Olympiad Paris 2024. This major artistic and cultural event unfolds alongside the Olympic and Paralympic Games, aiming to merge the spirit of sport with artistic creativity. As part of this exceptional showcase of Canadian culture, the FIFA will present two film programs from here, exploring themes of resilience, diversity, and self-affirmation.
Towards new cultural bridges
From the heart of Seoul to Barcelona, from Hong Kong to Casablanca, the FIFA builds unique cultural bridges every day. These exchanges take the form of one-time journeys — opportunities to discover artistic voices across borders. Among our partners:Lugano Arte e Cultura (Switzerland), the Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval (France), Jumping Frames Festival (Hong Kong), Festival Cinemística in Granada (Spain), EPOS Festival (Israel), Barcelona Dance Film Festival Choreoscope (Spain), the Institut français du Maroc à Casablanca (Morocco), Fotogenia festival (Mexico), Escales Documentaires de La Rochelle (France), DAN.CIN.FEST in Saint-Étienne (France), and the Dart Festival in Barcelona (Spain).
Films on Art Network
The Films on Art Network is a unique initiative made up of 13 founding members from North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. This network brings together professionals from art film festivals around the world, fostering the exchange of knowledge and best practices. It actively contributes to strengthening the connection between art and cinema, while supporting the production and circulation of films dedicated to artistic expression.
North America Le FIFA (Canada), Architecture & Design Film Festival (New-York)
Latin America DART Festival (Chile), Fotogenia (Mexico), ARCA (Uruguay)
Asia Painting with Lights : Festival of International Films on Art (Singapore)
Europe Brussels Art Film Festival (Belgium), DART Festival (Spain), Journées Internationales du Film sur l’Art (France), Les Rencontres du film d’art (France), Lo Schermo dell’Arte (Italy), Film and Architecture (Czech Republic), DOKU ARTS (Germany)
Middle East Beirut Art Film Festival (Lebanon), EPOS Festival (Israel)
This group of festival professionals also includes players from independent online broadcasting platforms such as Marquee TV (England), NOWNESS (England), Art21 (United-States), Caixa Forum + (Spain), Ikono TV (Germany).
